Recalls: Sony Laptops, Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping

The following recalls have been announced:

About 73,000 VAIO VAIO VGN-TZ100, VGN-TZ200, VGN-TZ300 and VGN-TZ2000 series notebook computers, manufactured in Japan and United States by Sony Electronics Inc., because of a possibility the computers could short circuit and overheat. The company has received 15 reports of overheating, including one report of a minor burn.

The notebooks were sold online and by SonyStyle stores, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business-to-business dealers around the country between July 2007 and August 2008. Details: by phone at 888-526-6219; by Web at www.sony.com/support or http://www.cpsc.gov.

The Hershey Co. is recalling 7.25-ounce plastic bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping because the ice cream topping contains undeclared almonds, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have allergies to almonds.

The Hershey, Pa., company has heard three consumer complaints, said spokesman Kirk Saville. There have been no reports of incidents or injuries. The recalled product, which has the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle, was sold nationwide after July 8 this year.

For more information, consumers can call 800-468-1714.

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